Final Weeks!
Only 12 performances left of Good Company Players’ rollicking production of Paint Your Wagon at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater. Don’t miss this rib-tickling, foot stomping, all American favorite!
Opening May 23 on Good Company Players’ stage at Roger Rocka’s.
This heartwarming and inspiring musical, Fiddler on the Roof, is one of the best ever written and a must-see for the entire family. Book online at rogerrockas.com or call the Box Office at 559-266-9494 or 800-371-4747.
On Stage Now at GCP’s 2nd Space Theatre
Childhood friends are separated for decades but 50 years of correspondence molds a second grade crush into something much deeper. Through June 16.
Good Company Players’ Auditions (Visit gcplayers.com or 559-266-0211)
Good Company Players is holding auditions for the hilarious musical murder mystery, Curtains and the family fable and smash hit musical, Shrek onMay 4 at 10:00 am in Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater.
Junior Company auditions will be held by Good Company Players’ on June 1st at 9:00 am in Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater. For young performers aged 8-16, this company will perform for the pre-shows of Curtains and Shrek.
Mother’s Day is almost here… Haven’t Found the perfect gift?
Bring Mom to Paint Your Wagon on Mother’s Day or surprise her with Gift Certificates to the Good Company Players’ production of her choice! With a variety of shows and prices, Gift Certificates to Good Company Players’ productions at 2nd Space Theatre or Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater are a perfect fit! Online at www.rogerrockas.com, or call 559-266-9494.
Celebrate Good Company Players’ 40th Anniversary!
GCP will mark it’s 40th Season on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 with a once-in-a-lifetime event. Chef Eric DeGroot will prepare a sumptuous dinner at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, followed by a concert at the Tower Theatre featuring some of GCP’s finest performers including Louise Mandrell, Clytee Ramsey, Janet Glaudé, Tami Cowger, Emily Pessano (and her father), and many more!
Go to http://gcplayers.com/40th/ or call the Box Office at 559-266-9494 (toll-free: 800-371-4747). You won’t want to miss this incredible evening of food, friendship and extraordinary talent!
Classes (Call Good Company Players at 559-266-0211 or go to gcplayers.com)
All Kids Production of Fiddler On The Roof (Ages 7-17) June 3- July 9.
This wonderful story of family love and strength in the face of adversity is the perfect theatre experience for young people. Everyone who registers is in the cast. Class meets weekdays from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with performances on July 8th & 9th. A placement audition will be held on May 18. – – – – Sign-up deadline is May 28.
Fee: $265
Tap Classes (Ages 8 and up)
Meets 8 consecutive Saturdays from June 8 – July 27, 2013. Back by popular demand, these fun-filled, challenging sessions will be taught by Seth Scott, tapper extraordinaire! Class meets at GCP’s Annex at 1230 N. Wishon.
Times: Beginning: 3:15/Intermediate: 4:05/Advanced: 5:00 Fee: $120 (Company Members $80)
Adult Improv (Ages 17 and up)
Meets May 25 & June 1 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.Taught by Chris Berzac, a veteran improvisor who has performed, taught and produced improv for the last decade. Chris was with iO in Chicago for 3 years, and was in the 72 hour Del Close Festival at the UCB in New York, the Dirty South Improv Fest in Charlotte, and at the Playground Theater, Donny’s Skybox in Second City Theatre and Comedy Sportz Chicago.
Location: GCP’s Rehearsal Hall at 1028 Fulton Fee: $65 (Company Members $45)
MAY EVENTS CALENDAR
Wednesday- May 1, 2013–
*I Bike Fresno Month, Ride your bike everywhere, every day- http://ibikefresno.org/bike-month
*Selma Raisin Festival, 10:00A, Lincoln Park, Selma, 559-891-2235
Thursday- May 2, 2013-
*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Tower District & Downtown
*David Sedaris- Broadway in Fresno, 7:30A, William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center, Fresno, 559-445-8200
*The Valentine, 8:00P, River City Theatre Company, Reedley, 559-638-6500
Friday- May 3, 2013–
*First Friday Art Hop, 5:00P, Downtown Mariposa, Mariposa, 559-760-9690
*The Arabian Nights, 8:00P, Fresno State, Fresno, 559-278-2216
*Force of Nature, 7:30P, Visalia Community Players, Visalia, 559-734-3900
*Merced Born and Raised, 7:30P, Playhouse Merced, Merced, 209-725-8587
*Cinco De Mayo Celebration, 10:00A, Downtown Fresno- Fulton Mall, Fresno, 559-490-9966
*Candide -Fresno Grand Opera, 8:00P, Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall, Fresno, 559-442-5699
Saturday- May 4, 2013–
*Auditions for Curtains and Shrek, the Musical- Good Company Players, 10:00A, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-0660
*Sierra Mountain Quilters Assoc. Mountain Gems Quilt Show, 10:00A, Oakhurst Community Center, Oakhurst, 559-642-2673
*Old Town Clovis Wine Walk, 5:00P, Old Town Clovis, Clovis, 559-298-5774
*Keith Sweat, 6:30P, Woodward Park, Rotary Amphitheater, Fresno, 559-621-2900
Sunday- May 5, 2013–
*Happy Cinco de Mayo
*Reedley Street Faire, 10:00A, G Street, Reedley, 559-638-5484
*Craig VonBerg Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596
Monday- May 6, 2013–
*Inside the Music featuring The FCC Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos, 6:00P, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno, 559-266-9494
*Teasers-Fresno City College, 7:30P, Fresno City College, Fresno, 559-442-4600
Thursday- May 9, 2013–
*Inside the Music featuring The FCC Jazz Singers & Latin Jazz Ensemble, 6:00P, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno, 559-266-9494
*Taste and Toast of the Tower, 5:30P, Throughout the Tower District, Fresno, 559-497-8362
*Rock the Mall at Sierra Vista Mall- Wild Hare, 6:00P, Community Park- Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis, 559-299-0660—Stop by our booth and say HELLO!
Friday- May 10, 2013–
*NO- Fresno Filmworks, 5:30P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050
*Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, 7:00P, Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112
Saturday- May 11, 2013–
*Yngwie Malmsteen, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050
*Visalia Craft Beer Festival, 1:00P, Moody Grove Park, Visalia, 559-733-6291
*North Fresno Rotary Jazz Festival, 1:00P, Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall, Fresno, 559-250-5056
*James Gardner’s Salute Too Johnny Cash, 7:30P, Hanford Fox Theatre, Hanford, 559-584-7823
*The Texas Tenors- Fresno Philharmonic, 8:00P, William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center, Fresno, 559-261-0600
Sunday- May 12, 2013–
*Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players, & 2nd Space Theatre!
Wednesday- May 15, 2013–
*Porterville Fair, 6:00A, New Porterville Fair Grounds, Porterville, 559-781-6582
Thursday- May 16, 2013–
*Chowchilla-Madera County Fair, 10:00A, Chowchilla-Madera County Fair Grounds, Chowchilla, 559-226-3728
Friday- May 17, 2013–
*Kingsburg Swedish Festival, 10:00A, Kingsburg Swedish Village, Kingsburg
Saturday- May 18, 2013–
*Auditions for Kids Workshop- Good Company Players, 9:00A, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-0660
*Be Kind- Rewind- Fresno Filmworks, 3:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050
*Fresno Pirate Festival, 10:00A, Roeding Park, Fresno, 559-621-2900
*California Classic Weekend Cycling Event, 7:00A, Fresno,http://californiaclassicweekend.com
Sunday- May 19, 2013–
*FINAL PERFORMANCE-PAINT YOUR WAGON- G, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.RogerRockas.com- With a saloon full of lovable prospectors, Lerner & Loewe’s golden nugget of a musical strikes it rich!
*Mike Dana Jazz, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596
*Swede Fest, 6:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050
*California Classic Weekend 5K Run- Walk, 7:00A, Fresno,http://californiaclassicweekend.com
Thursday- May 23, 2013–
*OPENING NIGHT-FIDDLER ON THE ROOF- G, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.RogerRockas.com-a great Broadway score and a timeless story of family strength combine to make this humorous and heart-melting musical our most requested “Tradition.”
*Rock the Mall at Sierra Vista Mall- Midnight Run, 6:00P, Community Park- Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis, 559-299-0660—Stop by our booth and say HELLO!
Saturday- May 25, 2013–
*Tower Neighborhood Watch Benefit, Starline, Tower District-Fresno, 559- 485-5356
Sunday- May 26, 2013–
*David Aus Jazz, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596
*Nickfest Rock ‘N’ Roll, 12:00P, The Golden Parking Lot, Fresno, 559-497-8362
Tuesday- May 28, 2013–
*Jewel Greatest Hits Tour, 7:00P, Table Mountain Casino, Friant, 559-822-7777
Friday- May 31, 2013–
*Legends Too, 8:00P, River City Theater Company, Reedley, 559-638-6500
*Join the club! 2013 marks Good Company Players’ 40th year of producing high quality theatre and nationally-recognized performers. The vision for the future has inspired the formation of an official Good Company Players’ Fan Club — we invite you to become a charter member. For more information contact: Good Company Players at 559-266-0211
*Save the Date: June 26, 2013- The 40th Anniversary Celebration of Good Company Players at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre and The Tower Theatre. For more information call 559-266-0660.